Suddenly, a knock on the door interrupted Steve Burton's reverie.
Steve pulled his thoughts back from his memories as Howard Coleman walked in, looking groggy from sleep. "Bro, Ms. Taylor just called and said that you have an appointment with Mr. Foster this morning to sign a contract."
Mr. Foster, Olivia Foster's father.
Yesterday afternoon, they had learned from their captives that it was Olivia who had arranged for Ruby Gregory's kidnapping.
Howard paused for a moment, then continued, "Should we still sign the contract?"
As the words left his mouth, he felt as if he was stating the obvious. He looked at Steve and quickly changed his statement. "I'll have Ms. Taylor decline Mr. Foster's invitation right away."
As he spoke, Howard lifted his cellphone.
